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Japanese pocket knives

If there is any country where knife is sharpening is deeply rooted into its culture, it has to be Japan. Japanese folding knives are characterized by the use of high-grade steel. These can be sharpened to true extremes. In many of the knives, a beautiful damask steel is used. This gives the blade a little something extra.

Higonokami knife

Higo pocket knives are for enthusiasts who appreciate the tradition of this knife. Traditionally, these knives were used by everyone. From carpenters to school children: everyone carried a Higo knife. Striking is that these knives have no locking system. By means of the thumb rest (chikiri) and friction in the hinge, you keep the knife open during use. These days they are available in different designs, ranging from simple and effective to luxurious, multi-layered damask versions.

Mcusta Tactility handle/blade: black micarta and VG10Folding knife with black micarta handle and VG10 blade.This knife features a thumb hole for ambidextrous opening. The 2-way stainless steel pocket clip is located on the outside of the knife so that it can be carried deep in your pocket. Blade length: 8.5 cm.

Mcusta Tsuchi black, handle/blade: black aluminium and DamascusFolding knife with black anodised handle and Damascus blade. This knife features a thumb stud for ambidextrous opening. The 2-way stainless steel pocket clip is located on the outside of the knife so that it can be carried deep in your pocket. Blade length: 8 cm.

Mcusta Damascus MC-52D, handle/blade: black micarta and DamascusFolding knife with black micarta handle and Damascus blade.
This knife features a thumb stud for ambidextrous opening. The stainless steel pocket clip is located on the outside of the knife so that it can be carried deep in your pocket. Blade length: 7.3 cm.

Mcusta Yoroi damascus folderStylish Japanese gentleman’s folding knife of outstanding quality. It features a VG10 stainless core forged with an attractive Damascus blade. It also features a liner lock system with an ambidextrous one-handed opening mechanism. Blade length: 7 cm.